Southern Africa
What Happened: The Gun Incident Behind Julius Malema’s 5-Year Jail Sentence
Footage of Julius Malema discharging a firearm at a political rally became critical evidence in the case that led to his five-year prison sentence.
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Xenophobic Violence Targets Foreign-Owned Shops in KwaZulu-Natal
Violence have broken out in various areas in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Targeting businesses owned by foreign nationals, these clashes have led to store owners…
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Madagascar President Sacks Prime Minister and Entire Cabinet
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar – The President of Madagascar has unexpectedly dismissed the country’s prime minister and all government ministers, in a move that adds another…
Southern Africa
Ramaphosa and Lula Hold Talks as South Africa Seeks Stronger Brazil Ties
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is wrapping up a two-day diplomatic visit to Brazil on March 10, aimed at strengthening trade ties and cooperation…
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Africans For Africa (AFA) Team Concludes High-Impact Week at Mining Indaba in South Africa
CAPE TOWN, SA – The Africans for Africa Initiative (AFA) completed what they characterized as a week of highly engaging discussions at the Mining…
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Robert Mugabe’s Son, Bellarmine Arrested After Gardener Shot at Johannesburg Home
Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the youngest son of the late former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, was arrested in Johannesburg on Thursday after a gardener at…
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Namibia: Opposition Unites Against “Presidential Oil Bill”
A coalition of opposition parties in Namibia has rejected a proposed bill that would move regulatory power over oil and gas from the Ministry…
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South Africa: Ramaphosa Takes on “Presidential Golf Challenge”
Following his State of the Nation Address, President Cyril Ramaphosa is at the Atlantic Beach Golf Estate today for the 2026 Presidential Golf Challenge.…
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South African Local Government Leaders Demand Immediate Funding Ahead of Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has arrived at Parliament for President Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address. Their message is blunt: no…
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Mozambique: Oxfam Warns of “Disaster upon Disaster”
As Tropical Storm Gezani gains strength in the Mozambique Channel, aid agencies warn that the Gaza and Inhambane provinces already underwater from months of…